CAST AND CREW

Chapter 2

You cannot createexperience. You mustundergo it.

Albert Camus

I. Producers A. Before Production Begins 1. Below-the-line costs* 2. Above-the-line costs*

B. During Rehearsal and Recording C. After the Production

II. Directors A. Before Production Begins 1. Planner* 2. Chief Creative Person* 3. Executor*

B. During Rehearsal and Recording C. After the Production

III. Associate Directors (Assistant Director) A. Before Production Begins 1. In charge of the crew

2. Works with talent and assembles props, etc.

B. During Rehearsal and Recording 1. Rehearsal a. takes notes b. time keeper

2. Recording a. follows through on notes taken b. timer c. standby director 3. After the Production

IV. Stage Managers (Floor Director/Manager) A. Before Production Begins 1. Works with talent a. emotional/physical needs*

b. technical/production needs* 2. helps coordinate studio setup 3. develops checklist of tasks*

B. During Rehearsal and Recording 1. Gives primary attention to talent 2. Coordinates all movements

C. After the Production

V. Camera Operators 1. Before Production Begins 2. During Rehearsal and Recording 3. After the Production

VI. Prompter Operators A. Before Production Begins B. During Rehearsal and Recording C. After the Production

VII. Lighting Directors (Gaffer/Electrician*) A. Before Production Begins 1. Battens 2. Dimmer board 3. Best boy*

B. During Rehearsal and Recording C. After the Production

VIII. Audio Engineers A. Before Production Begins 1. Selects microphones 2. Gains levels 3. Checks private line

B. During Rehearsal and Recording C. After the Production 1. Store microphones 2. Return board to normal (neutral*)

IX. Graphics Operator A. Before Production Begins B. During Rehearsal and Recording C. After the Production

X. Technical Director (TD) A. Before Production Begins B. During Rehearsal and Recording C. After the Production

XI. Recordists A. Before Production Begins B. During Rehearsal and Recording C. After the Production

XII. Editors A. Before Production Begins B. During Rehearsal and Recording C. After the Production

XIII. Other Positions A. Production Assistant B. Grips C. Production Designer 1. 16:9 aspect ratio 2. Artistic elements

D. Visual Effects Supervisor E. Social Media Coordinator*

XIV. Cast A. Performers 1. Voice and eyes 2. Mannerisms 3. Handling the script 4. Other performing tips

5. Clothing a. dull saturation b. clothing lines* c. moire’ effect i. thin stripes ii. herringbone iii. small checks

d. chroma key 6. Hair and makeup B. Actors 1. Precision 2. Quick study 3. Performer and actor organizations